MotherLoad Podcast
Episodes
Welcome to Really Human
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short trailer episode, Lindsay Roselle introduces Really Human, a podcast about what it means to live with depth, honesty, and heart in an inc...
Nicole D’Andrea: Money Mindset, Boundaries, and Ambition After Becoming A Mom
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:How money mindset specifically impacts women in business.Rethinking goals and boundaries after becoming a mom.Resources...
Danielle Langton: Being Raised By A Single Mom + Reframing Your Mindset Around Time and Money
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:How Danielle’s childhood growing up with a single mother shaped her mindset around scarcity.What work-life balance lo...
Emily Silver: Real Talk About Postpartum + Taking Care of Your Needs
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:Navigating postpartum confusion especially after an emergency c-section.Mental and physical needs during postpartum + t...
Suzy Olivier: Set Yourself Up For Success By Doing LESS
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:Are you letting joy guide you in decision making?The less you do, the more free you are!Work life balance is a myth, it...
Krista West: Systems for Balancing A 7-Figure Business as a Mom of 2 (+ 1 on the way!)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:Create sustainable systems and processes to balance your business and family commitments!If you make sure you are taken...
Mel Wells: Feminine Leadership and the Maiden to Mother Transition
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:Motherhood comes with many layers that we have to journey through.It’s ok to grieve who you were before becoming a mo...
Mary Beth LaRue: The Journey from Fostering to Adoption
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:The beautiful journey from foster care to adoption!Juggling being a parent and running multiple businesses.Self regulat...
Erika Auckland: Creating An Abundant Mindset + YOUR Healthy Work/Family Balance
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:Being a new mother and an ambitious entrepreneur!How to create a healthy work/family balance.Having a scarcity mindset ...
Natalie Ellis: Navigating Life, Realigning Priorities + Running a 7-Figure Business as New Mom
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about:Are you in alignment? When you are in alignment your business, relationships and life will be too. After motherhood yo...
Jacki Carr: How to Embrace Change + Explore Identity Offline
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m bringing back the one and only Jacki Carr, a dear friend of mine, goal coach, writer, speaker, and most importantly, a mother of 3 beautif...
Lindsey Mango: Overcoming the Fear of Judgment as an Ambitious Mother
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation is going really deep into mindset, confidence, and authenticity and how finding certainty in our lives really requires us to be...
Mini Episode: My Takeaways from Next Level You Live
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I love to speak. And I love being in front of groups of women who are in various stages of their self-discovery journey to talk about inner alignment ...
Marina Middleton: How to Build Confidence + Grow a Personal Brand
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler alert: we all have a personal brand, but are you truly harnessing yours with confidence?Today’s conversation is a juicy one. Marina Middleto...
Mini Episode: Should We Really "Burn the Boats"?
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can't burn all the boats when you're a mother.But for so many years, I lived in that mindset. Today I’m going to share exactly what th...
Meghan Scott Molin: Breaking the Cycle of Over-functioning After Trauma
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s okay to not love aspects of motherhood. Even the parts that you’re “supposed” to love – the baby years, for instance. Some of us had gl...
Mini Episode: 3 Things I'm Doing to Realign My Energy for Spring
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally spring! And for me, that means getting back into alignment.This winter, there were lots of gray days. There was a lot of snow and a lot...
What I've Learned About the Motherload in 50 Episodes
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am celebrating the MotherLoad Podcast’s 50th episode! To produce a consistent, high-quality podcast is HARD.I’ve come to learn that it’s...
Mini Episode: Why Don't We Burn the Nice Candles?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have a collection of fancy bath bombs and salts I’ve been given as gifts. But when I went to take a bath the other day, I hesitated to use them in...
Allie Bjerk: Embodying the Decision Maker Mindset as a Mother
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fast-forward to twenty years from now. Imagine you have the chance to go back in time to RIGHT NOW.What would you come back to do over? Would you focu...
Mini Episode: Do Mothers Feel Safe to Express their Mental Load?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do mothers feel safe to express their mental load?The reason I ask is that I’d venture that most of us DON’T feel safe expressing our mental loads...
Emily Potter: Nurturing Our Own Health as Ambitious Mothers
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you regularly “get quiet” to figure out your next step?I’m always surprised how many people don’t do this and instead go outward, getting a...
Mini Episode: Why I Want to Make $100K in 100 Days
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My goal this spring is to make 100K in 100 days. To be honest, I feel vulnerable talking about it. I’ve run successful businesses in which a thousan...
Melissa Henault: Schedules + Systems that Help Manage the Mental Load
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have a hard time only MEETING expectations instead of exceeding them?I’m guilty of it, and I’m sure many listeners are, too. It’s a ...
Mini Episode: Resentment, Regret, and the Motherload
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two words known as the “death codes.” I know this sounds dramatic and a little woo-woo. But hear me out.The words? Resentment. Regret.I ...
Jaymie Gerena: Overcoming Childhood Trauma as a Mother
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Childhood trauma can really impact how we show up as mothers.Even if you’ve done a lot of work on it, the memory and wound is there. Part of the mot...
Mini Episode: Why You Need to Build Transitions Into Your Day
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I feel distracted. Everything feels rushed. There’s never enough time to get everything done.I hear this from moms all the time. And of course, thes...
Jenna Klopfenstein: Building Risk Tolerance + Making Bold Moves as a High-Achiever
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your partner know your big vision? Do your kids? Do your mentors?Today I’m with my friend Jenna Klopfenstein, who for years checked ALL the box...
Mini Episode: Does Making More Money Lighten the MotherLoad?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you feel like your motherload was lighter if you had more money?I asked this question recently on social media and got more engagement on it tha...
Rachel Pastor: Microdosing for Moms + an Intro to Inner Alchemy
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my personal goals is to help women alchemize what’s inside of them and turn it into magic and creativity.It’s the idea behind a new busines...
Mini Episode: How to Define Your Core Values
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want out of life? How do you want to live, feel, and be each day?This episode is about core values, which I think is such a fundamental pa...
Stephanie Rae Johnson: How to Bring More Pleasure into Motherhood
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re talking about sex.I’m with my friend, Stephanie Rae Johnson, an embodiment coach and somatic experiencing practitioner...
Mini Episode: We're Back! What's Ahead for MotherLoad
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This January, I took time to think about the podcast – to record solo episodes, quality interviews, and to pour my energy into the programming compo...
Mini Episode: Exploring Scarcity During the Holidays
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's mini episode is about a huge topic: scarcity. RT and I have talked a lot about our philosophy regarding gift-giving during the holidays. ...
Amber Lilyestrom (Part 2): How Honesty Harmonizes Ambition and Devotion
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has becoming a mother ever made your role at work feel irrelevant? Have you ever sat at your desk, and asked yourself, WHY? What is the point of this?...
Mini Episode: Can We Really "Do It All"?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can we really do it all?I’ve thought a lot about this motherload question. It’s a big, existential question – but it can also feel like a loaded...
Amber Lilyestrom (Part 1): Ambition, Pain, and Control on the Journey to Becoming a Mother
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the greatest things we are meant to do in life will happen through some kicking, screaming, and resisting. But at the end of the day, when we...
Mini Episode: The Hidden Cost of Deprioritizing Your Own Wellbeing
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had a rough go with the flu in my household over the Thanksgiving holiday.I tend to pride myself on being well and putting myself first in terms of...
Emily Gorrie: Mom Guilt and Balancing the Mental Load
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we dig deep into mom guilt.Mom guilt is a huge part of this work, and anytime more women talk about it, the more there is to uncover. In this ...
Elizabeth Pearson: How Our Relationships Affect Our Mental Load
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some helpful advice if you want to offload household or parenting responsibilities to your partner: Don’t put a bow on it.As today’s guest Elizabe...
Mini Episode: Excavating the Basement of Our Soul
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I hit rock bottom in 2020, it felt like the basement of my soul was full. What do I mean by that?If our souls take the form of homes, and these h...
Anna Cosic: The Hidden Downside of High Expectations as Ambitious Mothers
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk a lot about capacity, and why we feel so overloaded.But as my friend Anna Cosic points out in this episode, one of our greatest obstacles isn’...
Mini Episode: The Power of a Braindump
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m going to tell you about the power of a brain dump.A few episodes ago, I talked about feeling overwhelmed. Yes, I have two young kids, and ...
Margaret James: Trusting Your Body + Exploring Belonging as Mothers
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even with all my inner work, I still often feel disconnected from my body and what I want the rhythm of my life to look like. Today’s guest, Margar...
Mini Episode: An Overview of My Morning Practice (The Dark Hour)
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every morning starts with my Dark Hour.I coined the name a couple years ago with a mentor and frequently document my Dark Hour on social media. During...
Chris Harder: How Entrepreneurial Mothers Can Change the World
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To my fellow moms: get on your rocketship.Today’s guest is Chris Harder, one of my mentors. He’s a mastermind leader, podcast host, investor, entr...
Danielle Merlino: Parental Burnout and Reimagining Postpartum
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My first son was born via c-section, and afterward, I could barely walk or sit up.People had to hand me my 10-pound baby because I couldn’t lift any...
Mini Episode: How I Use Microdosing to Help Manage the Motherload
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to talk about microdosing – specifically, psilocybin mushroom microdosing – which I’ve hinted about here and there on social media ...
Dom Farnan: Healing the Addiction to Perfectionism
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m with my unapologetic friend Dom Farnan: a mom, conscious leader, and founder and CEO of DotConnect, a talent recruiting co...
Mini Episode: Helping Myself Through a Season of Overwhelm
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. A few weeks ago, I was at a plant medicine retreat. I was off the map that entire week, which means I didn’t ge...
Shannon Salentine: Using Burnout to Create Boundaries
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic burnout. We’ve all felt it.It feels like the space around us is getting smaller, causing constriction and stress and an overwhelming sense o...
Lauryn Laszczak: Navigating Ambition After Loss
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, being around grieving people can be uncomfortable. For many of us, the instinct is to avoid the topic and walk on eggshells so as not to u...
Mini Episode: Demystifying Pelvic Floor Therapy for Mothers
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching yoga and being in this motherhood space, I hear a lot of talk about pelvic floor therapy.Initially I was resistant to this therapy because I’...
Amanda Cunningham: "Single" Motherhood, Parallel Parenting, and Finding Joy After Divorce
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, what did you imagine starting a family would entail?A peaceful partnership or marriage? Help around the house? Easygoing children? Maybe...
Mini Episode: Building Discipline and Routine a Day at a Time
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, while scrolling through Instagram, I found a meme that spoke to me. It went like this:All my plans for the future involve me waking up tomor...
Ambition Through the Seasons of Motherhood with Laura Munkholm
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever declined help from a friend because you didn’t want to feel in debt?I’ve talked about this fear of reciprocity with many women, and ...
Mini Episode: 3 Things I'm Learning from Trying to Volunteer in My Son's Classroom
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last few weeks, I’ve been dealing with my first exposure to school politics.In short, a handful of moms took all the volunteer spots in my son’...
Human Design and Gene Keys for Mothers with Kelly Kasle
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are your thoughts on astrology, human design, and Gene Keys? Maybe you’re a believer. Maybe you’re a skeptic. Or, maybe you’re a little un...
Mini Episode: Habits vs Practices
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation is about a topic I go into quite a lot offline: habits vs. practices.Habits and practices get thrown around a lot and used inte...
How To Love Your Life with Adam Roa
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a person who played an ENORMOUS role in inspiring the MotherLoad podcast.Meet Adam Roa, my incredible coach, ...
Back to School for the Soul
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my older son, Sawyer, started “big kid school” – half-time Kindergarten.I knew this would be an important moment as a parent, but I w...
How Social Media Makes Me a Better Mother
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was having a conversation with a friend a couple weeks ago and she made an offhand comment like, “Instagram makes me a terrible mother.” (By th...
Navigating the Chaos of Motherhood with Jacki Carr
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's interview is with the one and only Jacki Carr, a dear friend of mine, goal coach, writer, speaker, and most importantly, a mother of 3 be...
Breaking Down the Mental Load of Motherhood
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is quick and actionable and will inspire you to think differently about the mental load of motherhood. The mental load is probably a...
How Ayahuasca Changed Motherhood For Me
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m going to talk about something that completely changed my life.This year, I went on an Ayahuasca mastermind retreat in the Peruvian Amazon,...
Is There a “Fatherload”? Meet My Partner, RT Custer
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My relationship with my partner, RT, is the foundation of my motherload. Keeping our relationship strong is how I manage my business, the kids, and e...
A Little More About Me (and How I Almost Lost Everything)
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the MotherLoad Podcast, a podcast for ambitious entrepreneurial mothers who are navigating the relationship between their desire to succeed...
Welcome to MotherLoad Podcast
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MotherLoad speaks to the massive, multi-faceted load that ambitious women are under managing the feelings of simultaneously wanting to succeed in thei...